Introduction
English is an important part of preparation for teaching and recruitment examinations. For BPSC Teacher aspirants, regular practice of grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction and language usage can help improve accuracy and confidence.
This article contains 100 English Questions for BPSC Teacher with Answers. The questions cover important areas such as Parts of Speech, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Subject-Verb Agreement, Error Detection, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, One Word Substitution, Active and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech, Fill in the Blanks and Sentence Improvement.
The questions are designed at a school-teacher recruitment examination level and can also be useful for candidates preparing for other teaching and government examinations.
Part A: Grammar and Parts of Speech
Q1. Identify the noun in the sentence:
The teacher explained the lesson clearly.
A. teacher
B. explained
C. clearly
D. the
Answer: A. teacher
Q2. Identify the adjective:
The students gave an excellent performance.
A. students
B. gave
C. excellent
D. performance
Answer: C. excellent
Q3. Identify the adverb:
The teacher spoke politely to the students.
A. teacher
B. spoke
C. politely
D. students
Answer: C. politely
Q4. Identify the pronoun:
Ravi completed his assignment on time.
A. Ravi
B. completed
C. his
D. assignment
Answer: C. his
Q5. Identify the conjunction:
Work hard and you will succeed.
A. Work
B. hard
C. and
D. succeed
Answer: C. and
Q6. Identify the preposition:
The books are on the table.
A. books
B. are
C. on
D. table
Answer: C. on
Q7. Identify the interjection:
Alas! The old building collapsed.
A. old
B. building
C. collapsed
D. Alas
Answer: D. Alas
Q8. Choose the correct pronoun:
Neither Rina nor Sita brought ______ notebook.
A. their
B. her
C. our
D. his
Answer: B. her
Q9. Choose the correct adjective:
The teacher gave us some ______ advice.
A. use
B. useful
C. usefully
D. usefulness
Answer: B. useful
Q10. Choose the correct form:
He answered the question ______.
A. correct
B. correctness
C. correctly
D. correcting
Answer: C. correctly
Part B: Tenses
Q11. The teacher ______ English every day.
A. teach
B. teaches
C. teaching
D. taught
Answer: B. teaches
Q12. She ______ a book when I entered the room.
A. reads
B. read
C. was reading
D. has read
Answer: C. was reading
Q13. They ______ the examination last month.
A. appear
B. appeared
C. appearing
D. have appear
Answer: B. appeared
Q14. He ______ his assignment already.
A. has submitted
B. submit
C. submitting
D. had submit
Answer: A. has submitted
Q15. When we arrived, the programme ______.
A. begins
B. began
C. had begun
D. has begun
Answer: C. had begun
Q16. She ______ in this school since 2021.
A. works
B. worked
C. has been working
D. is worked
Answer: C. has been working
Q17. By next week, the teacher ______ the syllabus.
A. completes
B. completed
C. will have completed
D. completing
Answer: C. will have completed
Q18. The Earth ______ around the Sun.
A. move
B. moves
C. moved
D. is move
Answer: B. moves
Q19. I ______ him yesterday at the library.
A. meet
B. have met
C. met
D. am meeting
Answer: C. met
Q20. They ______ for the examination for several months.
A. prepare
B. prepared
C. have been preparing
D. are prepare
Answer: C. have been preparing
Part C: Articles
Q21. He is ______ honest teacher.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Answer: B. an
Q22. She is ______ university graduate.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Answer: A. a
Q23. ______ Ganga is considered a sacred river.
A. A
B. An
C. The
D. No article
Answer: C. The
Q24. He wants to become ______ IAS officer.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Answer: B. an
Q25. ______ honesty is a valuable quality.
A. A
B. An
C. The
D. No article
Answer: D. No article
Q26. She bought ______ umbrella because it was raining.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Answer: B. an
Q27. He plays ______ football every evening.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Answer: D. no article
Q28. This is ______ most useful book for the examination.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Answer: C. the
Q29. She is ______ teacher at our school.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Answer: A. a
Q30. ______ Sun provides light and heat.
A. A
B. An
C. The
D. No article
Answer: C. The
Part D: Prepositions
Q31. She is good ______ English.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. for
Answer: B. at
Q32. He is interested ______ teaching.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. by
Answer: C. in
Q33. The teacher has been working here ______ 2020.
A. for
B. since
C. from
D. by
Answer: B. since
Q34. We have been waiting ______ two hours.
A. since
B. for
C. from
D. by
Answer: B. for
Q35. He is responsible ______ maintaining discipline.
A. of
B. for
C. with
D. by
Answer: B. for
Q36. The students were divided ______ four groups.
A. in
B. into
C. at
D. on
Answer: B. into
Q37. She is afraid ______ making mistakes.
A. from
B. of
C. by
D. with
Answer: B. of
Q38. The teacher arrived ______ the classroom at 9 a.m.
A. at
B. on
C. into
D. by
Answer: A. at
Q39. He travelled ______ train.
A. by
B. with
C. from
D. on
Answer: A. by
Q40. The examination will begin ______ Monday.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. by
Answer: C. on
Part E: Subject-Verb Agreement
Q41. Each of the students ______ a notebook.
A. have
B. has
C. are
D. were
Answer: B. has
Q42. Neither the teacher nor the students ______ absent.
A. was
B. is
C. were
D. has
Answer: C. were
Q43. The quality of these books ______ excellent.
A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have
Answer: C. is
Q44. Mathematics ______ an important subject.
A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have
Answer: C. is
Q45. The students in this class ______ very disciplined.
A. is
B. was
C. are
D. has
Answer: C. are
Q46. A pair of spectacles ______ on the table.
A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have
Answer: C. is
Q47. Everyone ______ expected to follow the rules.
A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have
Answer: C. is
Q48. The list of selected candidates ______ been published.
A. have
B. are
C. has
D. were
Answer: C. has
Q49. Ten kilometres ______ a long distance to walk.
A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have
Answer: C. is
Q50. The principal, along with the teachers, ______ attending the meeting.
A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have
Answer: C. is
Part F: Error Detection
Q51. Identify the error:
She do not understand the concept.
A. She
B. do not
C. understand
D. the concept
Answer: B. do not
Correction: She does not understand the concept.
Q52. Identify the error:
He has completed the work yesterday.
A. He
B. has completed
C. the work
D. yesterday
Answer: B. has completed
Correction: He completed the work yesterday.
Q53. Identify the error:
Each of the teachers have received the notice.
A. Each
B. of the teachers
C. have received
D. the notice
Answer: C. have received
Correction: Each of the teachers has received the notice.
Q54. Identify the error:
She is senior than her colleague.
A. She
B. is senior
C. than her colleague
D. No error
Answer: C. than her colleague
Correction: She is senior to her colleague.
Q55. Identify the error:
The teacher discussed about the problem.
A. The teacher
B. discussed
C. about the problem
D. No error
Answer: C. about the problem
Correction: The teacher discussed the problem.
Q56. Identify the error:
He is good in Mathematics.
A. He
B. is good
C. in Mathematics
D. No error
Answer: C. in Mathematics
Correction: He is good at Mathematics.
Q57. Identify the error:
She did not went to the school.
A. She
B. did not
C. went
D. to the school
Answer: C. went
Correction: She did not go to the school.
Q58. Identify the error:
The news are very important.
A. The
B. news
C. are
D. very important
Answer: C. are
Correction: The news is very important.
Q59. Identify the error:
He gave me an useful suggestion.
A. He
B. gave me
C. an useful
D. suggestion
Answer: C. an useful
Correction: He gave me a useful suggestion.
Q60. Identify the error:
The teacher explained me the lesson.
A. The teacher
B. explained me
C. the lesson
D. No error
Answer: B. explained me
Correction: The teacher explained the lesson to me.
Part G: Synonyms
Q61. Choose the synonym of Diligent.
A. Lazy
B. Hardworking
C. Careless
D. Weak
Answer: B. Hardworking
Q62. Choose the synonym of Abundant.
A. Scarce
B. Plenty
C. Limited
D. Rare
Answer: B. Plenty
Q63. Choose the synonym of Accurate.
A. Incorrect
B. Precise
C. Rough
D. Doubtful
Answer: B. Precise
Q64. Choose the synonym of Obtain.
A. Lose
B. Acquire
C. Reject
D. Give
Answer: B. Acquire
Q65. Choose the synonym of Brief.
A. Long
B. Short
C. Wide
D. Heavy
Answer: B. Short
Q66. Choose the synonym of Essential.
A. Unnecessary
B. Necessary
C. Optional
D. Extra
Answer: B. Necessary
Q67. Choose the synonym of Transparent.
A. Clear
B. Dark
C. Hidden
D. Difficult
Answer: A. Clear
Q68. Choose the synonym of Commence.
A. End
B. Begin
C. Stop
D. Delay
Answer: B. Begin
Q69. Choose the synonym of Reluctant.
A. Willing
B. Unwilling
C. Happy
D. Excited
Answer: B. Unwilling
Q70. Choose the synonym of Benevolent.
A. Cruel
B. Kind
C. Angry
D. Selfish
Answer: B. Kind
Part H: Antonyms
Q71. Choose the antonym of Expand.
A. Increase
B. Contract
C. Extend
D. Enlarge
Answer: B. Contract
Q72. Choose the antonym of Scarce.
A. Rare
B. Limited
C. Abundant
D. Insufficient
Answer: C. Abundant
Q73. Choose the antonym of Ancient.
A. Historic
B. Old
C. Modern
D. Traditional
Answer: C. Modern
Q74. Choose the antonym of Optimistic.
A. Positive
B. Hopeful
C. Pessimistic
D. Cheerful
Answer: C. Pessimistic
Q75. Choose the antonym of Permanent.
A. Fixed
B. Stable
C. Temporary
D. Constant
Answer: C. Temporary
Q76. Choose the antonym of Generous.
A. Kind
B. Helpful
C. Selfish
D. Noble
Answer: C. Selfish
Q77. Choose the antonym of Accept.
A. Receive
B. Approve
C. Reject
D. Allow
Answer: C. Reject
Q78. Choose the antonym of Artificial.
A. Synthetic
B. Natural
C. False
D. Man-made
Answer: B. Natural
Q79. Choose the antonym of Victory.
A. Success
B. Triumph
C. Defeat
D. Achievement
Answer: C. Defeat
Q80. Choose the antonym of Rigid.
A. Flexible
B. Hard
C. Strict
D. Firm
Answer: A. Flexible
Part I: Idioms and Phrases
Q81. What does “A blessing in disguise” mean?
A. A hidden danger
B. Something that appears bad but proves beneficial
C. A serious mistake
D. An unexpected loss
Answer: B. Something that appears bad but proves beneficial
Q82. What does “Break the ice” mean?
A. Break something
B. Start a friendly conversation
C. Create a conflict
D. End a discussion
Answer: B. Start a friendly conversation
Q83. What does “At the eleventh hour” mean?
A. Very early
B. At the last moment
C. At midnight
D. During lunch
Answer: B. At the last moment
Q84. What does “Hit the nail on the head” mean?
A. Make a mistake
B. Say exactly the right thing
C. Avoid a problem
D. Work very slowly
Answer: B. Say exactly the right thing
Q85. What does “Once in a blue moon” mean?
A. Very frequently
B. Very rarely
C. Every month
D. At night
Answer: B. Very rarely
Q86. What does “Burn the midnight oil” mean?
A. Waste electricity
B. Work late at night
C. Sleep late
D. Travel at night
Answer: B. Work late at night
Q87. What does “In hot water” mean?
A. Feeling comfortable
B. In trouble
C. Feeling excited
D. Being successful
Answer: B. In trouble
Q88. What does “Call it a day” mean?
A. Start a new task
B. Stop working for the day
C. Celebrate an achievement
D. Plan the next day
Answer: B. Stop working for the day
Q89. What does “Keep an eye on” mean?
A. Ignore
B. Watch carefully
C. Forget
D. Avoid
Answer: B. Watch carefully
Q90. What does “A piece of cake” mean?
A. Very difficult
B. Very easy
C. Very expensive
D. Very important
Answer: B. Very easy
Part J: One Word Substitution
Q91. One who loves mankind is called:
A. Misanthrope
B. Philanthropist
C. Patriot
D. Optimist
Answer: B. Philanthropist
Q92. One who knows everything is called:
A. Omnipresent
B. Omnipotent
C. Omniscient
D. Immortal
Answer: C. Omniscient
Q93. One who speaks many languages is called:
A. Polyglot
B. Orator
C. Linguist
D. Translator
Answer: A. Polyglot
Q94. A speech delivered without preparation is called:
A. Formal speech
B. Extempore
C. Written speech
D. Debate
Answer: B. Extempore
Q95. A person who looks at the positive side of things is called:
A. Pessimist
B. Optimist
C. Critic
D. Cynic
Answer: B. Optimist
Part K: Active and Passive Voice
Q96. Change into passive voice:
The teacher praised the student.
A. The student was praised by the teacher.
B. The student is praised by the teacher.
C. The student has praised the teacher.
D. The teacher was praised by the student.
Answer: A. The student was praised by the teacher.
Q97. Change into passive voice:
The students have completed the assignment.
A. The assignment was completed by the students.
B. The assignment has been completed by the students.
C. The assignment is completed by the students.
D. The students have been completed by the assignment.
Answer: B. The assignment has been completed by the students.
Q98. Change into passive voice:
You should follow the instructions.
A. The instructions should follow you.
B. The instructions should be followed by you.
C. The instructions are followed by you.
D. The instructions were followed by you.
Answer: B. The instructions should be followed by you.
Part L: Direct and Indirect Speech
Q99. Change into indirect speech:
The teacher said, “The Earth is round.”
A. The teacher said that the Earth was round.
B. The teacher said that the Earth is round.
C. The teacher says that the Earth was round.
D. The teacher told that Earth had been round.
Answer: B. The teacher said that the Earth is round.
Q100. Change into indirect speech:
The teacher said to the students, “Work hard.”
A. The teacher said that the students worked hard.
B. The teacher advised the students to work hard.
C. The teacher asked that students worked hard.
D. The teacher told that students work hard.
Answer: B. The teacher advised the students to work hard.
Quick Revision for BPSC Teacher English
| Topic | Important Areas |
|---|---|
| Parts of Speech | Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb |
| Tenses | Present, Past and Future |
| Articles | A, An and The |
| Prepositions | Time, Place and Usage |
| Subject-Verb Agreement | Singular and Plural Rules |
| Error Detection | Common Grammar Errors |
| Vocabulary | Synonyms and Antonyms |
| Idioms | Important Idioms and Phrases |
| One Word Substitution | Frequently Asked Terms |
| Voice | Active and Passive Voice |
| Narration | Direct and Indirect Speech |
| Sentence Skills | Correct Usage and Structure |
How to Prepare English for BPSC Teacher
Build a strong foundation in English grammar.
Revise important rules of tenses, articles and prepositions.
Practise error-detection questions regularly.
Improve vocabulary through synonyms, antonyms and one-word substitutions.
Learn commonly used idioms and phrases.
Practise active and passive voice and direct and indirect speech.
Read English passages regularly to improve comprehension and language usage.
Solve previous-year BPSC Teacher questions wherever available.
Attempt topic-wise English quizzes to improve speed and accuracy.
Take regular mock tests and analyse incorrect answers.
Conclusion
Regular practice is essential for improving English accuracy and speed. These 100 English Questions for BPSC Teacher with Answers cover important grammar, vocabulary and language-usage topics that can help candidates with their examination preparation.
Candidates should combine these questions with previous-year questions, topic-wise practice sets, reading exercises and mock tests for systematic preparation.